Name: Kieran Trippier

Nationality: England

Position: Right-back / Wing-back

Date of Birth: 19 September 1990

Place of Birth: Bury, Greater Manchester, England

Current club (as of 2026): Newcastle United (returned to Premier League after Atletico Madrid spell)

• Senior career (selected clubs):
  • Burnley (2010–2011, 2011–2012 — loan spells and permanent periods)
  • Manchester City (2011–2012 — limited appearances)
  • Burnley (2012–2015 — established as first-team right-back)
  • Tottenham Hotspur (2015–2019 — Premier League regular; Champions League runner-up 2019)
  • Atlético Madrid (2019–2022 — La Liga; key contributor, LaLiga title challenger; won 2019–20 UEFA Super Cup runner-up — note: helped club in defensive role)
  • Newcastle United (2022–present — returned to England)
• England national team:
  • Senior debut: 2017
  • Major tournaments: UEFA Euro 2020 (2021) — played key role and converted a penalty in the semi-final shootout; FIFA World Cup 2018 squad member
  • Caps: 30+ (as of 2024)
• Style of play: Attack-minded full-back known for accurate crossing, set-piece delivery (free-kicks, corners), good positioning and leadership. Strong tactical understanding under Diego Simeone at Atlético Madrid, where he adapted to a more defensively disciplined system.
• Notable achievements:
  • Important contributor for Tottenham in their 2018–19 Champions League run.
  • Played a significant role at Atlético Madrid after joining in 2019, helping stabilize their right flank.
  • Key member of England squads at major tournaments, including EURO 2020.
• Transfer to Atlético Madrid: Signed in July 2019 from Tottenham Hotspur. The move saw him adapt from the Premier League to La Liga, where he combined attacking contributions with Diego Simeone’s defensive demands.

Note: Statistics (caps, goals, seasons) change over time; for the most current numbers consult official club or national team sources.